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About Equity

Equity is a specialist provider of group tours for schools, colleges and other institutions, covering a range of curriculum subjects, ski trips, sports tours.

Our aim is to broaden students’ horizons; to help develop an active interest in their subject, while learning about other cultures and discovering new places.

Equity works with over 1,000 groups and 30,000 young people a year. Each trip benefits from decades of experience and understanding of how a destination and an itinerary can be tailored to meet the learning objectives of the group. Equity works with institutions, such as the UCL Institute of Education and subject teachers to draw the connection between the place and the curriculum.

Who we are

Equity is one of the UK's premier educational travel companies with a history of organising inspiring and educational student trips all over the world for Universities, Higher and Further education establishments.

Why book with us

We pride ourselves on the quality of our services, which is one of the main reasons universities and colleges book with us each year. We provide accurate and friendly advice and we are here to help you with all your travel needs.

About our prices

Being part of the the UK's leading supplier of group tours means we can negotiated exceptional rates with all our hotels, transport suppliers and the major city attractions in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Who we are

Equity is a specialist provider of group tours for schools, colleges and other institutions, covering a range of curriculum subjects, ski trips, sports tours. Our aim is to broaden students’ horizons; to help develop an active interest in their subject, while learning about other cultures and discovering new places, because...

'We believe that learning outside the classroom is an essential part of education'

We have been taking young people around the world since 1933, which is why we are the best at what we do. We deliver educational tours, music and performing arts experiences, ski trips and sports tours. In 2014 we rebranded merging Equity with our sisters companies: School Travel Service (STS), Pavilion Tours, UK Connection and SkiPlan. Our rebrand was more than just a new logo, it was a commitment to ‘enhance the lives of young people through experiences that inspire'.

David Campbell, Managing Director of Equity, believes that school trips are an important part of a well-rounded education, complementing classroom teaching:

“We appreciate that the organisation of a school trip is a substantial investment of time and energy on the part of those who lead them, but we know the rewards are worth it. Whether you measure success in terms of a pupil’s passion for the subject or their engagement on return to class, or their growth in confidence and independence, the opportunity to experience the world outside the classroom is an important component of a well-rounded education. It is very rewarding to be a part of a company whose purpose is to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences to young people.”

Why book with us

We’ve got the experience

Simply put, we’ve been inspiring learning longer than anyone else. From local contacts to health and safety issues, our 83 years in the business gives us a huge advantage. This means we can help you with whatever you are looking for, let us know, and we’ll put together something unique.

Government Provider of WWI Battlefield Tours

Equity has been hand selected by the government to work with the UCL Institute of Education to deliver the First World War Centenary Battlefields Programme which aims to take two pupils and one teacher from every state funded school to the battlefields in Ypres and the Somme.

24/7 Emergency Contact

We do as much as we can to ensure your trip goes to plan, but should you need to contact us whilst on your trip a duty manager is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week on an emergency number. They will have full details of your tour and be able to deal quickly and effectively with any problems you might have.

Financial Protection

The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 state that we must provide security for the money that you have paid for school trips booked with us. We do this through a bond held by the Civil Aviation Authority under ATOL number 2680. We are also a member of ABTA, number V5376. Below is further information about our financial protection and quality assurance.

ABTA (no. V5376)

Equity is a member of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) which is dedicated to raising standards of quality, safety, service and financial security. You can be sure that when you book with us all of your arrangements will be in the best hands and you are protected financially by our ABTA bond.

ATOL (no. 2680)

For your complete peace of mind the air tour and flights that are arranged by Equity are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. If you are abroad with your party and an airline fails, our ATOL bonding ensures that we will get you home as quickly as possible.

School Travel Forum

We are a member of the School Travel Forum (STF). Members of the STF adhere to a rigorous Code of Practice and Safety Management Standards that are extremely verified each year.

Teachers using an STF Assured Member can be secure knowing that their travel partner:

Understands and facilitates the needs of educational travel

Manages safety effectively

Offers fair terms and condition, and the best financial security

Fully inspected every year by independent expert

LOTC

The LOtC badge enables schools and youth groups to have confidence that the services offered provide maximum support and minimal paperwork.

IATA

Today, IATA's mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Its members comprise some 240 airlines - the world's leading passenger and cargo airlines among them - representing 84% of total air traffic. The IATA accreditation means that we are allowed to issue tickets on behalf of scheduled airlines.

Our Awards

What you say

"I would like to thank you for your professionalism and quick responses to my many queries. By all accounts the trip to Berlin was a great success, the accommodation was clean, the breakfast was good and there were no hitches with the travel arrangements. I am very happy to recommend Equity to all my colleagues!"

Mrs Shaw, Cardiff

"We have just returned from Berlin and I wanted to extend to you and everyone else at Equity Travel a massive thank you for a wonderful trip. Everything ran smoothly, coaches, flight etc. We really liked the hostel, the staff were friendly, location was great, good breakfast etc. The students had a fabulous time. Next year we are thinking of either Rome or Vienna, or more ambitiously Russia "

Dr Barkhof, Plymouth

"The trip to the Netherlands was a great success, everyone had a great time. The zoos were as good as ever and the coach driver was brill, he made life so easy for getting about and really joined in. All the zoos were aware of our bookings and the hostel was as welcoming as ever. Thank you Equity for making the trip such a pleasure. "

Ms Hawker, Stoke

About Our Prices

Realistic Prices

When you see a price on our site you can be certain it’s a genuine price for the trip we are promoting and we’re confident that you won’t be able to find a like-for-like trip at a more realistic price. The prices quoted are per person for students and staff places are free.

The Price We Quote

The price quoted is based on your current anticipated number of paying persons. Should your numbers fall below the minimum requirement your tour price may increase and your free place ratio alter.

Included in your tour price is today's airfare including taxes. Please be aware low cost airline prices fluctuate daily therefore we are unable to guarantee the tour price until we make full payment and provide the airline with a full names' list of all members of the party travelling at the time of booking.